About the Great-billed Hermit
The Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) is a species of bird in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 363 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grbher1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaethornis malaris |
| Species Codes | grbher1, GBHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great-billed Hermit belong to?
The Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Great-billed Hermit?
The Great-billed Hermit is a member of the Hummingbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great-billed Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of Great-billed Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbher1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
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